An announcement by Donald Trump of a new appointee to his administration precipitated a wave of unhappiness from his supporters late Friday night with one MAGA fan accusing him of letting them down.On Truth Social, the president elect wrote, "I am pleased to announce that Peggy Schwinn will be our n...

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Donald Trump announced Peggy Schwinn as the next U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education.

The decision sparked backlash from his MAGA supporters on Truth Social, who reminded him of his campaign promise to dismantle the Department of Education.

Critics accused Trump of betraying his vow to reduce federal involvement in education, with several threatening to withdraw support if the department isn’t shut down.

Many expressed frustration over staffing the department instead of eliminating it as pledged.

  • ricecake@sh.itjust.works
    52·
    1 day ago

    That’s the rough bit: they’re still useful, and they won’t withdraw their support. What are they gonna do? Vote for a Democratic representative? You’ll just see the pro-trump republican lose to the anti-trump republican, and that’s a difference that only goes as deep as campaign speeches.

    • sbv@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      23 hours ago

      What about another Tea Party? I realize there’s only one Koch, and the president isn’t black, but it was all about principle, wasn’t it?